๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-06-15

Evaluation of Proton Therapy in Pediatric Cancer Patients (NCT03223766)

Phase IV Clinical Trial of Proton Therapy in Pediatric Cancer

๐Ÿ”ต Active, Not Recruiting Interventional Protocol ๐Ÿ“Š Observational Clinical Research Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

This is a Phase IV clinical trial observing and evaluating the safety of proton therapy in children. Protocol therapy is not being done as part of this clinical trial. The radiation targeting, planning, prescribed dose, fractionation, schedule, and use of other forms of therapy will be done per other therapeutic protocols at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (SJCRH) at the discretion of the treating physicians associated with those trials.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital โ€” Memphis, Tennessee

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

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Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • St. Jude Children's Research Hospital โ€” Memphis, Tennessee

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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